Grounds Maintenance Worker

Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Worker (“Worker”)

Department: Public Works

Job Status: Regular, Full-time

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The Maintenance Worker performs manual tasks in mowing and trimming around City buildings and rights-of-way. The job requires considerable knowledge, skills and abilities in the use of various types of manual, gas, or electrically powered tools, equipment, and machinery. The Worker is exposed to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, rain, poison ivy and oak, strong odors and/or smoke. He or she is also exposed to pollen, and a variety of extreme weather conditions. On-call and weekend work are occasionally required as is occasional reassignment to other departments or crews.

Organizational Relationships

1. The Worker reports primarily to the Grounds Crew Leader. However, he or she may receive instructions or guidance from others including other Crew Leaders, the Public Works Foreman, or the Director of Public Works.

2. Directs: Does not supervise any employees.

Qualifications

1. High School graduate, GED, or equivalent.

2. Have and maintain a clear and valid Texas Class C Driver License with an acceptable driving record.

3. Successfully complete pre-employment background checks, pre-employment medical/physical test(s), and driver license check.